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Old Jul 30, 2012 | 03:50 PM
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ok i have a seat guy going to do some work on my seat ,,,i cant stand my stock seat but im not sure if i should change my seating position (EI lower or back ) memory foam ,,,or gel pad,,,so many decisions
 
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Old Jul 30, 2012 | 05:14 PM
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I'm told Mean City Seats does a good job of altering stock seats to fit your butt and back. You may want to check 'em out. I'm sure Google can take you to their website.
 
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Old Jul 30, 2012 | 05:18 PM
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Sorry. I re-read your post and it says you're having a ''seat guy'' alter your seat. I should have read it closer. Anyway, if your guy doesn't work out you can try what I suggested above.
 
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Old Jul 30, 2012 | 05:56 PM
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What is it you can't stand about the stock seat? Whatever it is, have your guy change it.

The most important thing is for you to know what you don't like. What problems is it giving you?
 
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Old Jul 30, 2012 | 06:06 PM
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Hope your "seat guy" knows what he's doing. I've heard & seen some real horror stories on what some guys who claim they know what there doing, have done! Motorcycle seat & auto upholstery 2 different animals. Before I'd do anything to a stock seat, I'd call Allen at Mean City Cycles & pick his brain a bit. I'm happy with my C&C seat and have never done business with Allen but, he's got a great reputation.
 
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i did call mean city cycles ,,, but there are so many choices
today i spoke to the guy at MCC and we had a long talk he said i should let him narrow my seat and he was talking about doing some " tale bone relief " also,, i just have tpo ship it to him ,,,,,,,, then i have to wait for it to get back
 
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